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In order to file for a divorce in Michigan you must first meet certain rules known as "jurisdictional requirements." Simply stated, you or your spouse must have lived in Michigan for the last 6 months. You must file for divorce in the county where you or your spouse has lived for the last 10 days. Most people file for a divorce wherever they currently live. Filing for a divorce where you currently live is not required however. You may also file for a divorce where your spouse lives.
You do not need to know where your spouse lives to get a divorce. A divorce notice can be put in a newspaper or elsewhere after you have filed.
After you file for divorce, your spouse has to answer the complaint. They also have to answer any motions that were filed with the complaint. The first court date will happen a few weeks later. Depending on whether or not there are children, Friend of the Court may also be involved. The length of the process can vary from a few months to over a year.
Michigan is a no-fault divorce state. This means that a couple may get divorced for any reason or no reason outside of the marriage simply not working. Fault, however, may be taken into consideration when deciding custody or in dividing property. It's therefore important to consult with an divorce lawyer about your case.
248 Lawyers P.C. offices are located in Madison Heights and Port Huron. We serve clients in Oakland, Saint Clair, Livingston, Macomb, Wayne, Sanilac, Washtenaw, Genesee, and Lapeer County. We serve the entire State of Michigan.
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